Friend
Odina Lyrics
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when trust becomes an old friend
I'm tired of listening to the same old lie
Don't know why I'm your friend
I'm fine without your smile
Oh, baby, where did I go wrong?
Night will come, you'll disappear
like a ghost, my dear
Oh, baby, where did I go wrong?
I almost lost myself, now I'm done
It said, don't miss someone
who doesn't miss you
I'm fine without your smile
Oh, baby, where did I go wrong?
Was it singing the same old song?
Night will come, you'll disappear
like a ghost, my dear
Oh, baby, where did I go wrong?
Ooh ooh
Oh, baby, where did I go wrong?
Was it singing the same old song?
Night will come, you'll disappear
like a ghost, my dear
Oh, baby, where did I go wrong?
Your promises fade to dust
when trust becomes an old friend.
The lyrics of "Friend" by Odina express a feeling of disappointment and betrayal towards an old friend. The first stanza implies that the promises made by this person have proven to be unreliable, and that the trust previously present in their friendship has now disappeared. The singer is tired of hearing the same lies and wonders why they even continue to consider this person a friend. The following lines suggest that the singer no longer needs this person's validation or presence in their life, concluding that they are "fine without your smile."
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, questions where the singer went wrong in their friendship with this person. They wonder if they were naive in their trust or if they mistakenly held onto the same patterns of behavior for too long. The lyrics also reveal a sense of resignation and acceptance that this person will eventually leave- they'll disappear "like a ghost" when night falls. The final stanza repeats the questions of the chorus and highlights the fact that the singer recognizes the other person's broken promises and lack of trustworthiness, ultimately affirming their decision to move on.
Overall, the lyrics of "Friend" by Odina express a poignant sense of hurt and disappointment towards a relationship that has lost its footing. The songwriter highlights the importance of trust and honesty in a friendship, and the consequences of betraying those values.
Line by Line Meaning
Your promises fade to dust
Your promises have become worthless and insignificant
when trust becomes an old friend
This happens when I've known and trusted you for a long time, your promises seem fake
I'm tired of listening to the same old lie
I'm sick and tired of listening to the same lie repeatedly
Don't know why I'm your friend
I don't understand why I'm still friends with you
I'm fine without your smile
I don't need your presence or your fake smile to be happy
Oh, baby, where did I go wrong?
I'm questioning myself as to where I went wrong in this friendship
Was it singing the same old song?
Perhaps, my mistake was repeating the same pattern in our friendship
Night will come, you'll disappear
You'll leave like you always do, when it's time for you to go
like a ghost, my dear
You'll vanish without a trace as if you were a ghost
I almost lost myself, now I'm done
I almost lost myself to this toxic friendship, now I'm done with it
It said, don't miss someone
I read somewhere that I shouldn't miss someone
who doesn't miss you
who doesn't feel the same way about me
Ooh ooh
Musical interlude
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.